How to pronounce mellowness
Say it like MEL-oh-nus. Mellowness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- oh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mellowness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mellowness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEL-oh-nus.
What does mellowness mean?
- The property of being mellow.
Where does mellowness come from?
From mellow + -ness.
Questions about saying mellowness
How do you pronounce mellowness?
Say MEL-oh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛloʊnəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɛləʊnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mellowness?
Mellowness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · oh · nus.
Is mellowness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɛləʊnəs/ (MEL-oh-nus).